The Society of Biological Psychiatry was founded in 1945 to emphasize the medical and scientific study and treatment of mental disorders. Its continuing purpose is to foster scientific research and education and to raise the level of knowledge and comprehension in the field of psychiatry.

Major programmes in Behavioural Pharmacology and Human Nutrition form the mainstay of current departmental research in Biological Psychology. This work involves close collaboration with other departments at Leeds and, worldwide, with many research teams based in universities, institutes and industry.

Studies matrix compiles by Sage Associates showing numerous studies indicating serious bioeffects at vanishingly small exposure levels.

Dr. Stephen Maren is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Michigan. His research interests concern the neurobiology of learning and memory, particulary the role of the hippocampus and amygdala in Pavlovian fear conditioning.